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An after-school club is a gesture of friendship for homeless families
Perspective by John Kelly Columnist November 15, 2023 at 12:27 p.m. EST Jean Johnson, left, a volunteer at the weekly kids activity club at the Brooks, and Lakeda Martin, program…
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DC funded a record number of housing vouchers. Here’s how the process is working
By Annemarie Cuccia Voucher holders struggle with finding apartments to rent. Photo courtesy of Ashley Brown/Flickr The D.C. government is making progress in housing people with its record number of vouchers,…
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A nation’s capitol, wrapped in blankets | Behind the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project
A nation’s capitol, wrapped in blankets Behind the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project January 17, 2023 Held on the winter solstice, Dec. 21, 2022, the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project was planned…
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‘Where it gets complicated’: What needs to be done to curb ‘rampant homelessness’ in DC area
‘Where it gets complicated’: What needs to be done to curb ‘rampant homelessness’ in DC area Luke Garrett | lgarrett@wtop.com June 14, 2023, 6:04 AM Listen now to WTOP News WTOP.com | Alexa…
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The Bob Woodruff Foundation Prioritizes Military Children’s Mental Health in Spring 2023 Investments
NEWS PROVIDED BY Bob Woodruff Foundation 07 Jun, 2023, 14:34 ET Of the 21 investments made, additional focus areas include housing, food insecurity, social connection, employment, and legal assistance NEW…
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TD Charitable Foundation Awards $7 Million to 37 Non-Profits Helping Preserve Affordable Rental Housing
NEWS PROVIDED BY TD Bank May 08, 2023, 08:55 ET The 17th annual Housing for Everyone grant program will support organizations focused on helping individuals and families navigate inflation and the…
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